English–French
“worry” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃kjete/
Example
Ton absence m'inquiète.
Your absence worries me.
How to say “worry” in French
“Worry” in French is inquiéter.
A disturbance reaches the mind and prevents a person from feeling at ease.
Example sentences with inquiéter
La situation économique inquiète beaucoup de gens.
The economic situation worries many people.
Tips for using inquiéter
- The reflexive form s'inquiéter de expresses personal worry, as in Je m'inquiète de son absence, while inquiéter names its cause.
Other French words for “worry”
Cette réunion m'angoisse.
This meeting worries me.
Ne te tracasse pas pour ça.
Don't worry about that.
Il n'y a pas d'inquiétude, tout va bien.
There is nothing to worry about; everything is fine.